May 9 in Cincinnati Reds History: Ernie Lombardi goes 6-for-6 and Alex Kampouris drives in eight runs in 21-10 blowout (1937)

On May 9, 1937, future Hall of Famer Ernie Lombardi goes 6-for-6 and ties the modern major league record with six hits (5 singles and a double) in six consecutive times at bat. Alex Kampouris hits 3 home runs including a grand slam driving in eight runs, helping the Cincinnati Reds to a 21-10 blowou

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